SIM-one—the Ontario Simulation Network—is honoured to announce the recipients of its inaugural 2012 Simulation Research and Innovation Grant.

SIM-one received 76 eligible applications—a tremendous response—with applications representing the broad scope of healthcare simulation in Ontario, including the university, college and hospital sectors.

“I found the response to this call for submissions incredible and encouraging,” said Dr. Tim Willett, SIM-one’s Director of Research & Development. “It reflects the breadth of excellent simulation research and innovation happening in Ontario, which is even broader than we had realized.”

The goal of the grant program is to promote research and innovation in healthcare simulation within Ontario. This includes advancing knowledge related to simulation-based education, skills training, interprofessional care, patient safety and/or quality of care; enhancing research and development capacity; and the development, operationalization or commercialization of novel simulation techniques and technologies.

SIM-one would like to thank all grant applicants. We were truly impressed by the quality of the application submissions and would have been pleased to offer more awards if we had the capability to do so.

The recipients of SIM-one’s 2012 Simulation Research and Innovation Grant are:

Title: Simulation Team Training and Critical Event Checklist use for optimizing the management of critical perioperative events in an ambulatory surgical facilityPI: Pamela MorganOrganization(s): Women's College Hospital, York University, The Wilson Centre, UHN, University of Toronto, SickKidsAward: $24,940

Title: Realistic Simulation of Medical Ultrasound SystemPI: David SteinmanOrganization(s): University of TorontoAward: $25,000

All submissions were peer-reviewed by three independent assessors. Scores were based on methodology, clarity, and originality, as well as for potential impact, the potential for collaboration with other sites/professions, and the potential to expand capacity for further simulation research and innovation. For further details, click here.

SIM-one will be offering the Simulation and Research Innovation Grant again in 2013. Stay tuned for a call for proposals this September.

For more information on SIM-one’s research and development services, please contact RD@SIM-one.ca.